The Powerlist

2010-2011 NCAA Preview: No. 9 Ohio State Men Return Stars in Strokes, But Lack Sprint Depth

Over the next few weeks, as the Long Course season closes out, new freshman are arriving on campus, and fans…

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The USA-Swimming Model: Does it Work?

It is not uncommon for institutions in the United States to hold dual mandates. The president, for example, serves as…

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Torres Announces on "Regis" That She Is Now Aiming for 2012 Olympics

At 40 years old, Brett Favre had statistically the best football season of his career. The great Satchel Paige, after…

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2010-2011 NCAA Preview: No. 10 Indiana Women Lose Fesenko, Add Missing Relay Depth

Over the next few weeks, as the Long Course season closes out, new freshman are arriving on campus, and fans…

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USOC Makes Right Decision in Rejecting USA Swimming Athlete Partnership Plan

According to SwimmingWorld.com, the United States Olympic Committee has rejected USA-Swimmings new Athlete Partnership plan which, among other things, would…

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Wheat, Former Indiana HS Coach, Gets 10 Years in Sexual Misconduct Trial

In the latest bad news in what has become a tumultuous few weeks for swimming in North East Indianapolis, Chris…

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2010-2011 NCAA Season Outlook: No. 10 Virginia Men Put Hopes on Senior Freestylers

Over the next few weeks, as the Long Course season closes out, new freshman are arriving on campus, and fans…

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Rice Loses Jaguar Sponsorship for Using Homophobic Slur, Reminds Us of Increased Exposure of Swimming

In the most public reminder to date that top swimmers are becoming more mainstream, and thus can less afford to hide…

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Which Was the Greatest US Men's Olympic Team Ever?

The swimming community has been abuzz over the last week with the debate over who, behind Michael Phelps, is the…

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USA Swimming Announces Time Cuts for 2012 Olympic Trials

USA Swimming has announced the time standards for the 2012 US Olympic Trials. The qualifying period for the trials will…

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FINA Doping Rules Might Delay Trickett's Return Until After World Championships

Libby Trickett’s announcement yesterday that she would be returning from a brief, 7 month retirement, was a huge lift for the…

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2010-2011 College Preview: No. 11 Texas Women Look To Rebound from Disappointing NCAA Championship Meet

Over the next few weeks, as the Long Course season closes out, new freshman are arriving on campus, and fans…

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Libby Trickett (Lenton) Returns from Retirement, Aims for 2012

Australian superstar Libby Trickett, who swam under the name Libby Lenton prior to her marriage in 2007, has officially announced…

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Swimming World: Stopkotte's Comments Contradict Indiana Swimming Statement

Swimming World Magazine has received a text copy of the speech that embattled coach Ken Stopkotte gave to his team…

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Stopkotte Reaches Settlement With USA-Swimming

An arbitration hearing held yesterday to decide the fate of Ken Stopkotte was cancelled as the result of a settlement…

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